Some areas in Sigatoka flooded as water levels are increasing
Some areas in Sigatoka including Waicoba Valley and Naviyago Village are currently flooded as water levels continue to rise. Sigatoka Police say levels in the Sigatoka
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Floodwater levels increase in Ba
As restriction on movement continues in Ba Town, the floodwater levels are increasing. Ba Town Council Acting CEO Vinal Prasad says main road towards the town, Elevuka
73 families taking shelter in 6 evacuation centres in the West
Seventy-three families and 312 people are taking shelter at six evacuation centres that have been activated in the Western Division. While speaking in a press conferen
11 houses partially damaged in Nadroga due to current adverse weather condition
11 houses in Nadroga have been partially damaged due to the current adverse weather situation. Minister for Disaster Management, Sakiasi Ditoka confirmed this during a
People advised to prioritise safety and take proactive measures to protect their families – Divisional Comm North
With more rainfall expected residents especially those in flood-prone areas have been advised to prioritize safety and take proactive measures to protect themselves and t
Movements restricted in Ba, Rakiraki and Tavua Towns – ACP Driu
Movements in Ba, Rakiraki and Tavua Towns have been restricted for tonight. Assistant Commissioner of Police Operations (ACPO) Livai Driu says flood waters have starte
Lautoka to Ba roads open to all traffic
Roads going from Lautoka to Ba are now open to all traffic. The Fiji Roads Authority says roads going from Ba Bridge to Wailailai Bridge (Wailailai) Flats are accessib
Flood Warning now in force for Sigatoka, Wainibuka, Wainimala, Waidina and Waimanu Rivers
A Flood Warning remains for flood prone areas adjacent to and downstream of Ba, Nasivi (Tavua) Nakauvadra (Rakiraki) and Nadi rivers, and is now force for Sigatoka, Waini
Family escapes unhurt as electric post falls near home
A family in Matawalu Village, Lautoka, is counting their blessings after an electric post fell dangerously close to their home this morning. The incident has left the
Several roads in the Northern Division closed due to flooding
Several roads in the northern division are closed to traffic due to flooding. The Fiji Roads Authority is urging every Fijian to exercise extreme caution when travelli
Ba and Rakiraki Town closed to all traffic
As flood waters continues to rise, Ba and Rakiraki Town have now been closed to all traffic. Assistance Commissioner of Police Operations (ACPO) Livai Driu says the mo
Be on the look out for opportunists – ACP Driu
Police are urging the public to be on the lookout for opportunists, especially during this adverse weather, after they have been receiving numerous complaints of livestoc
Trough of low pressure expected to affect Fiji until Monday
An active trough of low pressure associated with clouds and rain remains slow moving over Fiji and is expected to affect the group until Monday. The Nadi Weather Offic
Flooding closes roads in Western Division; portions of Kings Highway affected, Queens Highway still open
Several roads in the Western Division are currently closed due to flooding while surface flooding is impacting portions of Kings Highway but Queens Highway remains access
Continuous downpour triggers flooding in Ba Town and surrounding areas
Ba Town and its surrounding areas, including Toge Balevuto, Moto, and Babriban Village are facing severe flooding following a night of non-stop rain. In an interview w
Some roads in Tavua closed due to flooding
Tavua Town’s end towards Rakiraki is currently flooded and closed to all traffic, despite low tide. The Tavua Police Station has confirmed that the heavy rain e
Rakiraki Town flooded
Rakiraki Town is flooded as it has started to rain again. Rakiraki Town Council CEO, Sailosi Sawana says flood waters have entered Rakiraki Town. Sawana says th
222 people taking shelter in 4 evacuation centres in the West
222 people from 49 families are currently taking shelter in four different evacuation centres in the Western Division due to flash flooding. The Fiji National Disaster
Police stands ready to assist
Police are currently on standby to assist people during this continuous rain, and teams in all Police Stations are on standby if the need arises. Assistant Commissione
Flood Warning remains for Nadi, Ba, Tavua and Rakiraki, while Heavy Rain Warning remains for whole of Fiji
Flood Warning remains for flood prone areas adjacent to and downstream of Ba, Nasivi (Tavua) Nakauvadra (Rakiraki) and Nadi rivers while a Heavy Rain Warning remains in f
Nadi resident urges the Government to look into the drainage problem in Nadi
A concerned Nadi resident is urging the relevant authorities and the Government to look into the drainage system in Nadi after thousands of people were affected by floodw